Bio

Terry Bradshaw, an NFL Hall of Famer and four-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, is celebrated as one of the foremost NFL studio personalities today. He brings his expertise and charisma to FOX NFL SUNDAY, where he serves as both co-host and analyst, offering insightful commentary and engaging analysis.

Since the inception of FOX NFL SUNDAY in 1994, Terry Bradshaw has been a cornerstone of America’s most-watched NFL pregame show for 31 consecutive years. His exceptional work has earned him three Sports Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Sports Personality/Analyst category, in 1999, 2001, and 2008. Super Bowl LIX marked Bradshaw’s eleventh championship assignment for FOX, his 14th as a broadcaster, and his 18th overall, including his time as a player. In 2018, Bradshaw expanded his role by hosting THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL’s pregame and halftime shows live from New York, alongside Howie Long and Michael Strahan. In recognition of its impact, FOX NFL SUNDAY was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Hall of Fame in April 2019.

Bradshaw began his broadcasting career with CBS Sports as an NFL game analyst in 1984, later transitioning to a studio analyst role on “The NFL Today” for four seasons starting in 1990. During his final two years as an NFL game analyst for CBS, Bradshaw formed a highly regarded partnership with play-by-play announcer Verne Lundquist. Before taking on full-time duties with the network, he contributed as a guest commentator for CBS Sports’ NFC postseason broadcasts from 1980 to 1982. Additionally, Bradshaw appeared as a contributor on “Super Bowl Today” programs for Super Bowls XVI, XXIV, and XXVI, further solidifying his reputation as a knowledgeable and engaging sports broadcaster.

Selected as the first overall pick in the 1970 draft, Terry Bradshaw emerged as one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in NFL history. He led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl victories, participated in six AFC Championship Games, and secured eight consecutive playoff appearances from 1972 to 1979. Bradshaw’s exceptional performance earned him the title of Super Bowl MVP twice, in Super Bowls XIII and XIV, and he was named a four-time All-Pro. He retired from professional football just before the start of the 1984 season, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and leadership on the field.

Excelling in postseason play, Bradshaw led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl championships: in 1975 (16-6 over Minnesota), 1976 (21-17 over Dallas), 1979 (35-31 over Dallas), and 1980 (31-19 over the Los Angeles Rams), achieving a perfect 4-0 record in Super Bowl appearances. During these outstanding performances, he completed 49 of 84 passes, including nine touchdowns, for a total of 932 yards—ranking third all-time—with only three interceptions. Bradshaw still holds the Super Bowl record for average passing gain in a game, with 14.71 yards in Super Bowl XIV against Los Angeles, where he completed 21 passes for 309 yards. Following the 1978 season, he was named NFL Player of the Year by the Associated Press, “Sport Magazine,” and the Maxwell Club of Philadelphia. In 1979, he shared Sports Illustrated’s Man of the Year Award with Willie Stargell of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989, Bradshaw returned to Canton, Ohio, in July 1997 to present the late Mike Webster, his center during the Steelers’ four Super Bowl victories, at Webster’s Hall of Fame induction. In April 2001, he received the NFL Alumni’s Career Achievement Award, further cementing his legacy in the sport.

Beyond his successful broadcasting career, Terry Bradshaw has ventured into acting, appearing in several feature films such as the romantic comedy “Failure to Launch,” “Hooper,” and “Cannonball Run.” He has also guest-starred on numerous television series, including “Las Vegas,” “Married with Children,” “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “Eight Simple Rules,” “Evening Shade,” “Hardcastle and McCormick,” “The Simpsons,” and “The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.” on FOX. Bradshaw is an accomplished author, having written five books, including his acclaimed autobiographies “Keep it Simple” (2002), “It’s Only A Game” (2001), and “Looking Deep” (1989), as well as “Terry Bradshaw: Man of Steel” (1979) and “No Easy Game” (1973). In addition, he stars in his own reality show, “The Bradshaw Bunch,” which premiered in the fall of 2020 on E! Entertainment.

Recognized for his contributions beyond the sports world, Bradshaw was named Man of the Year by the Big Sisters of America in 1999 and Father of the Year by the National Father’s Day Council in 2000. In 2002, he achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first NFL player to receive a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Bradshaw currently resides in Oklahoma with his wife, Tammy, and is the proud father of three daughters: Rachel, Lacey, and Erin.